Key Scratch Repairs

Key scratches are repaired in 3 stages: 1) Prep the key scratch 2) Paint the key scratch 3) Lacquer the scratch

Prep The Scratch

The Key Scratch is feathered out by sand paper or wet and dry paper and all scratches filled with filler and left to dry. Once the filler is hard its then rubbed back flat to the sutface. A primer is applied to the Car Panel Repair section and once again left to dry. Once dry its rubbed back with some more wet and dry paper until flat. This process is repeated until all scratches and scuffs on the effected panel are smooth and filled. A scotch pad is then used to rough up the area to be sprayed so the paint has some thing to key onto.

Paint The Key Scratch

Once the prep work is finished it will be ready to paint. First go over the Key Scratch Repair with a tack cloth which will remove any dust and bits of debris that might have found its way on to the key scratch repair. Then apply one coat of paint and leave to dry. Repeat the application of the paint to the Car Body Repair until the paint has compleatly cover all the primer.

Lacquer The Key Scratch

Once all the paint has completely dried a single coat of lacquer is applied to the repair area and left for 5 minuites to let the paint settle. two more coats are also applied and left for 5 miniutes between coats, Once all the lacqyuer has been dried its then gentle rubbed back with a fine grade wet and dry paper to remove any rough spots, then a cutting compound is applied and a polish to make the Car Body Repair shine.